Nurses are the solution The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the Albanese government on its re-election and looks forward to working with the government on the unfinished business of meaningful health reform that commenced in its first term. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, said that ACN and the nursing profession urge the…
This unit of study examines the role of therapeutic apheresis as a current and emerging therapy. It provides students with specialist knowledge of pre-procedural considerations of the role of therapeutic apheresis for individuals with renal, immune, haematological, and neurological disorders before more explicitly exploring the clinical issues within the specialty of apheresis nursing in Australia.
Keen to attend the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum (NNF) but unsure how to make it happen? Each year, nurses from across Australia come together at NNF to share ideas, strengthen leadership skills, and learn from the best in the profession. But as a busy nurse, finding the time and support to…
Volunteerism is the selfless act of offering time and service to support individuals and communities without expecting anything in return. In nursing, it is more than just a generous gesture. It is a way of life that reflects the profession’s core values (Senturk & Turan Tuyluoglu, 2022). During the Crimean War, the volunteering spirit of…
World Environment Day is the perfect time for us to think about what we can be doing to protect and restore our natural environment. Working across health sectors, we regularly witness the positive impact of being in nature for patients and understand that a healthy eco system and flourishing natural environment are vital for our…
Background The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) End of Life Care Faculty recognises the importance of raising awareness and promoting open conversations around death and dying. From a health-promoting palliative care perspective, this can involve considerations of how communities can live, die, and grieve well. National Palliative Care Week As the largest annual awareness-raising initiative…
Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterised by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness, affects a significant portion of the Australian population. It is a leading cause of emergency department presentations and hospital admissions among children and a major contributor to respiratory-related hospitalisations in adults. Environmental factors driven by climate change play a crucial role in exacerbating asthma…
Australia was declared measles-free in 2014 due to high immunisation rates. However, recent outbreaks across several states and territories throughout Australia have been linked to international travellers infecting unvaccinated or partially vaccinated infants (AIHW, 2018; Bahl et al., 2023). Childhood immunisation offers strong protection against measles. Still, rates have dropped below the targeted levels that…
In health care, effective leadership means more than overseeing daily operations—it’s about driving meaningful, lasting change. That’s exactly what the Australian College of Nursing Institute of Leadership’s Nurse Director Leadership Program (NDLP) is designed to do. This six-month program supports experienced registered nurses to develop the leadership capabilities needed to build high-performing teams and foster…
This unit of study examines the role of therapeutic apheresis as a current and emerging therapy. It provides students with specialist knowledge of pre-procedural considerations of the role of therapeutic apheresis for individuals with renal, immune, haematological, and neurological disorders before more explicitly exploring the clinical issues within the specialty of apheresis nursing in Australia.